Converting 15.87856 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.87856 to a fraction
Result
15.87856 =
99241
6250
Mixed number:
15
5491
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.87856 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.87856 × 100000 = 1587856
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.87856 =
1587856
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1587856 and 100000.
GCD(1587856, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1587856
100000
=
1587856 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
99241
6250
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